The Accounts Payable Vendor Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the creation or modification of new and existing vendors ensuring timely completion in compliance with policy and audit controls. UniFirst seeks an experienced and reliable professional to properly review and accurately maintain vendor master data. In addition, the AP Vendor Management Specialist supports the customer refund process, providing guidance & support to location representatives and other Team Partners. This position plays an integral role in assisting the Vendor Management process with updating, maintaining and protecting UniFirst’s master vendor data while supporting end-to-end Procure to Pay (P2P) processes.

Responsibilities:

Work with Corporate Accounts Payable team and UniFirst location administrators in a multifaceted and dynamic work environment, maintaining and facilitating workflow to ensure vendors are set up or modified timely, accurately and in compliance with policyResearch and acquire key vendor data such as W9 forms, Tax ID information, correct remit addresses and 1099 withholding informationUtilize risk management tools in the collecting and research of vendor dataVerify all banking information in accordance with policy and work to drive direct deposit as a preferred payment methodSupport AP team on vendor set up related issues, research and resolutions where requiredEnsure customer refunds are processed in a timely and accurate manner via thorough process reviewWork to cleanse vendor profile and ensure existing vendor master data has all required documentationBuild solid relationships across all locations including various levels of management while providing and garnering cooperation and positive interaction with co-workersEducate internal staff and locations on the vendor set-up process and need for proper documentationSupport the Procure to Pay (P2P) process and Procurement team via ensuring the timely and accurate completion of any vendor-related tasks required for the P2P processAbility to use logic to analyze and resolve issuesProvide exemplary customer service by communicating and developing a rapport with assigned location administratorsPromptly respond to internal and external customer and vendors inquiries in a timely and professional mannerContribute to the continuous improvement of the vendor management process by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and maximize efficienciesAbility to consistently meet deadlinesAdditional responsibilities to be determined as needed
Qualifications

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent required, college preferred.Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail & follow through are requiredStrong service and effective communication skillsExperience with integrated Procure to Pay (P2P) process preferredExperience with D&B Risk Management solution a plusProficient MC Office skills, must be able to use excelWillingness and desire to contribute to continuous improvementPeopleSoft Financial application experience preferredOracle Fusion experience a plus

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

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